New To Hookahs

[mattarios2]

Looks nice man. Suggestion - try cracking that single massive coal into halves or quarters then separate the coals to the center/edge of the bowl. You will get more even heat and better flavor.

 

Thanks. I have been breaking the coals with my hands but they never break into halves. Are there any tips on cracking the coals with something to get close to breaking them evenly?

 

Well I can't help you if you are using instant lights since I don't use them. For naturals, you can just score the middle of the coal with a knife and then press down over the score and they will crack in half. If the coal is too dense (depends on the batch of coals and brand) you can just hit the knife with a hammer or something heavy so the knife will split the coal.

 

Once you get it down you can rip through a whole box in about 7-10 min.

[Hassouni]

I just discovered a foolproof way to crack coconut coals last night - I have a cheapo Chinese meat cleaver (which is not very sharp, I just used it for cracking open coconuts or chopping through bone-in chicken) and a Thai granite mortar and pestle set.  Place the cleaver on the centre line of the coal, and whack the spine of the cleaver with the granite pestle. Perfectl, clean cuts!

 

This is my new go-to approach for obnoxiously easy-to-burn tobacco *cough*tangiers*cough*

[Nerdy]

I just discovered a foolproof way to crack coconut coals last night - I have a cheapo Chinese meat cleaver (which is not very sharp, I just used it for cracking open coconuts or chopping through bone-in chicken) and a Thai granite mortar and pestle set.  Place the cleaver on the centre line of the coal, and whack the spine of the cleaver with the granite pestle. Perfectl, clean cuts!

 

This is my new go-to approach for obnoxiously easy-to-burn tobacco *cough*tangiers*cough*

 

 

I used to do that with an old cleaver i had.  Until i got hooked on Silver Tab Coals.  Love me some Golden Canary coals. 

[Pavo21]

all i have to say is you are very daring to smoke on ur brand new looking carpet, but you will pick up on all kinds of stuff while you are here with us

[mustang67n]

all i have to say is you are very daring to smoke on ur brand new looking carpet, but you will pick up on all kinds of stuff while you are here with us

^this

 

I have a tiny room.. and I have to replace all of the carpet when I leave because of coal burns.. It kinda just happens. I suggest you get a cheap rug... You'll save yourself a fortune. (literally hundreds of dollars at the minimum)

[Chreees]

Craftsman Handi-Cuts to cut coconut coals evenly... I give all credit to Stuie.

[wek-sos]

Craftsman Handi-Cuts to cut coconut coals evenly... I give all credit to Stuie.

Can it cut cubes? I need to invest in something better. Currently using an old steak knife and my KM hammer tongs, and the brass "hammer" portion is coming loose at the rivet. I guess these tongs are all novelty.

[Chreees]

Craftsman Handi-Cuts to cut coconut coals evenly... I give all credit to Stuie.

Can it cut cubes? I need to invest in something better. Currently using an old steak knife and my KM hammer tongs, and the brass "hammer" portion is coming loose at the rivet. I guess these tongs are all novelty.

Yes, they'll cut cubes. I found with the knife and hammer method you don't get as consistent results. You can try scoring the coal first, but the handicuts just make the job much easier.